I Think I’m Done Chasing Trends (for Now)

I knew one thing needed to be carried out when I discovered myself significantly considering the Balenciaga “Triple S” footwear. $800 for a couple of stocky kicks that, even though they’d bought for a similar value because the Zara knockoff, would’ve given Steve Jobs pause? Nah.

What had been those powers-that-be that had caused me to consider I sought after – nay, wanted – an 80s-redux sneaker, a newsboy cap, outsized graphic tees that bore the identify of steel bands I’d pay to put on yet by no means concentrate to? As of June, I’d misplaced a minimum of six ribbed tank tops to a couple of scissors. My husband discovered his sweatpants in my drawer, held hostage within the hopes that I may put on them folded all the way down to my hipbones, paired with my newly cropped tanks, all within the identify of Bella Hadid.

The nail within the sartorial coffin got here when I bought a couple of sock boots. I appeared down at my left bunion, straining towards its stretch-knit jail and concept to myself: You will have to be retired. I then resolved to check out and prevent chasing developments (I’ll allow you to know the way that is going) and revert to a extra vintage mode of dressing.

Attempt #1: Chasing Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz evaded bell bottoms within the 60s, and for that plus a myriad of alternative causes, she is my hero. Her signature uniform of 501s, cowboy boots, Hilditch & Key shirts and a few model of a jacket hasn’t modified a lot – if in any respect – through the years. The above is my approximation of what I’d like my “uniform” to be.

Attempt #2: This Sh*t is Heavy

One gangly arm via this fake fur coat and I used to be feeling like Mariah Carey (I, too, persist with a strict nutrition of Norwegian salmon and capers). And whilst I wouldn’t precisely name those pants “classic,” they’re adapted. The thought of dressed in my two conflicting moods upon my legs gave me a ordinary sense of calm. Also, sling backs.

Attempt #three: A Good Ole Button down

While foregoing moisturizer isn’t “classic” in keeping with se, tweed, I’m advised, is. And not anything says longevity like a crisp blue button down and 2 mid-level–but-not-quite-booties. I can’t see myself taking a look again in this outfit in 5 years and asking myself, what used to be I considering? And because of this, this can be a good fortune. Unfortunately, the similar can’t be stated for the bucket hat.

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…Which I personal.

Thoughts by yourself tackle what “classic” even method? What do you put on to steer clear of developments?